Real Estate Management
Post: Specialist Planning (Campus Master Spatial Plan)
Ref: 20001429


Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Town/Urban Planning or Spatial Planning.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in spatial or facilities planning, with exposure to project management.
• Registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).
• Valid Driver’s License (for site and campus visits).



Key responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain DUT’s Campus Master Spatial Plan in alignment with DUT Strategy 2030.
• Undertake spatial planning studies to inform campus growth, development, and renewal.
• Align infrastructure development with campus spatial planning principles.
• Work with Facilities Management to integrate master planning into capital projects.
• Develop planning guidelines for new buildings, refurbishments, and outdoor spaces.
• Undertake research on urban planning, higher education facilities, and sustainability trends.
• Maintain databases and GIS systems to support campus planning decisions.
• Ensure compliance with municipal by-laws, zoning, environmental, and national planning legislation.
• Provide specialist planning input into infrastructure and real estate projects.
• Support the Director in preparing budgets, proposals, and reports for projects.
• Assist with monitoring resource utilisation in planning projects.
• Engage with faculties, departments, and student bodies to align planning with institutional needs.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including municipalities, provincial government, and regulators.
• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building principles into planning.
• Promote climate-resilient and environmentally responsible campus design.
• Explore innovative approaches to student housing, mobility, and shared spaces.
• Maintain planning records, databases, and archives.
• Prepare regular reports for governance and management committees.
• Supervise the team ensuring effective delivery.



Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss ZJ. Ngcobo
Status of Position: Permanent



Applications should include:
• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees



Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s
Equity Plan.